Find out how popular the last name Anderko is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Anderko.

Anderko, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Anderko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anderko in America

Anderko is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anderko surname appeared 173 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Anderko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Anderko to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Anderko

The surname Anderko is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Wielkopolska, situated in the western part of modern-day Poland. The name is thought to be derived from the Slavic word "andrzeĭ," meaning "manly" or "courageous."

One of the earliest known references to the Anderko name can be found in the records of the town of Poznan, dating back to the 15th century. These documents mention a certain Jan Anderko, a local landowner and prominent figure in the community. It is likely that the surname gained prominence in this region before gradually spreading to other parts of the country.

In the 16th century, the Anderko name appeared in the chronicles of the city of Krakow, where a merchant named Jakub Anderko was noted for his successful trading ventures with neighboring countries. This suggests that the Anderko family had established a significant presence in urban centers and played a role in the economic life of medieval Poland.

During the 17th century, the Anderko surname was associated with the Polish nobility, with several members of the family holding titles and estates. One notable figure was Zygmunt Anderko, a military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish wars and was praised for his bravery on the battlefield.

In the 18th century, the village of Anderkow, located in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian region of Poland, was named after the Anderko family, indicating their longstanding presence and influence in the area.

Over the centuries, the Anderko surname has been carried by various individuals of note, including:

1. Franciszek Anderko (1782-1844), a Polish painter known for his religious and historical works.
2. Józef Anderko (1818-1892), a renowned writer and poet who contributed significantly to the Polish Romantic literary movement.
3. Maria Anderko (1897-1975), a celebrated opera singer who performed at prestigious venues across Europe.
4. Tadeusz Anderko (1923-1996), a respected academic and professor of chemistry at the University of Warsaw.
5. Andrzej Anderko (born 1952), a renowned engineer and expert in the field of chemical thermodynamics, who has published numerous papers and books on the subject.

Throughout its history, the Anderko surname has been deeply rooted in Polish culture and tradition, reflecting the rich heritage and legacy of this Slavic nation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anderko

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Anderko.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Anderko was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Anderko has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Anderko was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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